Jeffrey FISKE [Parents][scrapbook]-922 was born in BET 1420 AND 1425 in Laxfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. He died on 3 May 1504. Jeffrey married (MRIN:871) Margaret-920.

The Will of Jaffrey Fyske of Laxfeld, May 3, 1504To be buried in Laxfeld parish. To the high alter there, for tithes forgotten, 3s. 4d. To the repair of the parish church 6s. 8d. To the repair of the bell 3s 4d. To the repair of the Chapel of Our Lady in said parish and for arrears of some rent pertaining to said chapel 6s. 8d. To Our Lady's Gild in Laxfeld 3s. 4d. Bequests to the Friars of Dunwich and Orford (Suffolk). To my son, Master John Fyske, to sing for me a year after my decease, a sufficient stipend. To the poor in Laxfeld 10s. To the mending of foul ways 20s. To each godchild 12d. To each "Bell chyld of mine" 12d. To my daughter Johane 5 marks. To my daughter Maryon 6s. 8d. To Margaret Kempe a heifer. My house and land are to be sold, except a pightle bought of Nicholas Baas, to be sold to him at a "meone" price. My son Jeffrey is to have the first purchase and within 40s of any other. "Nevertheless I am otherwyse counselled by my other children wherefore finally I put it to the discrescion of my executors & specially my son Master John Fyske to say how my son Jeffrey shall pay." He who purchases my place is to have the stock of "beys" (bees) there lying and to pay 2 lbs. way to the light before the crucifix in Laxfeld church as long as the stock shall endure, if so much increase of wax come yearly off the said stock. Executors and residuary legatees: my sons Master John Fyske and Symond Fyske, to dispose to the health of my soul; and to each of them 6s. 8d.
Proved 13 May 1504 by Master John Fyske, with power reserved to Simon Fyske.
(Archdeaconry of Suffolk [Ipswich Probate Registry], book 4, fo. 134)
Published in the October 1932 issue of the Journal of the New England Historical Genealogical Society.

Margaret-920. Margaret married (MRIN:871) Jeffrey FISKE-922.

WILL OF MARGARET FFYSKE, OF LAXFIELD, 1504.
In dei no'ie, Amen. In the yere of our Lord God m. ccccciiij, the iiijth day of Maye; I Margaret ffyske of Laxfield, wiff of Jaffrey Ffyske of the same town, beynge of good mynde and hoole rememberaunce, Mak my Testament and last will in this manner of wise folowyng, ffirst, I bequeath my soule to Almyghty God, to our Lady Saynte Marye, and to all the hooly company of hevyn, and my body to be buryed in the cherchyerd of Laxfield, aforesaid. Item, I bequeth to the heye auter in Dennington, xijd. [12 pence]: and to the heye auter in Laxfeld xijd. Item, to the gilde of our Lady in the same town iijs iiijd [3 shillings and fourpence]. Item, I bequeth to the blakke Fryers of Donwich iijs iiijd.; and to the Grey Fryers in the same town, iijs iiijd. Item, for a prests' s'vyce by an hoole yere a resonabil stypende. Item, I bequeth to Mr. John Fyske x s [10 shillings]. Item, to Jaffrey his brother, vis viijd [6 shillings and eightpence]. Item to the same Jaffrey a brass pan unbounde. Item to Eche Godchild, iiijd. Item, I bequeth to Margarett Cryspe, the wiff of Jaffrey Cryspe, whelewryght, a brass potte. Item to John Base, of Dennington, the yonger o potte wt a broke yde. Item, to Ele Warner of Denyngton my best cappe. Item, to Edeny Basse an harnesse gyrdill wt a blew corse. Item, to Johan Lefechild, of Norwich, xijd. Item to Isabell West, a cote, a peyer hosys and a peyer of shoys. Item I bequeth to Drap's wyff my cloke. All myn other gooddys not geven nor bequethed I geve and bequeth to Mr. John Fyske, whom I ordeyn and make myn feythfull Executor to fulfille this testament and to dispose for me the most pleasure and honor to Godde and profyght to my soule.
Proved at Horeham, May 13, 1504.

MASTER JOHN - A priest, born about 1465, still alive in 1505 when he was named as supervisor of the will of his brother Simon. He was also a legatee and executor of his parents' wills in 1504.

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Simon FISKE-3159 died after 25 Jun 1505 in of Freston, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.

SIMON - of Freston, Suffolk, a legatee and an executor of his father's will, married Joan ?. Will dated June 25, 1505 mentions three unnamed daughters under the age of twenty. He had lands in Freston, in Dersham (Dereham, Nfk?), and in Westleton.

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Joan FISKE-3160 was born about 1467.

JOAN (JOHANE) - Born about 1467, mentioned in her father's will in 1504.

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Maryon FISKE-3161 was born about 1469.

MARYON - Born about 1469, mentioned in father's will, possibly married Thomas Thrower.

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Margaret FISKE-3162 was born about 1472.

MARGARET - Born about 1472, probably married Geoffrey Crispe, a wheelwright.

John FISKE [Parents][scrapbook]-2735 was born in 1572 in St James, South Elmham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. He died in May 1633 in South Elmham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. He was buried on 14 May 1633 in St James, South Elmham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. John married (MRIN:872) Anne LAWTER-2736 about 1601 in Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

JOHN FFISKE - Born at St. James', South Elmham around 1580, he married Anne, daughter of Robert Lawter (his second cousin), she died during a voyage to New England. An account of his son Rev. John ffiske describes his parents as "pious", he was a churchwarden at St. James, South Elmham in 1628. He died in May 1633 and was buried as "Goodman" Fyske [ ie. a Yeoman] at St. James, South Elmham on 14 May.

Anne LAWTER [Parents]-2736 was born in 1580 in So. Elmham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. She died in 1636/1637 in Enroute To America. Anne married (MRIN:872) John FISKE-2735 about 1601 in Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States.

William FISKE [Parents] 1-2356 was born about 1613. William married 2 (MRIN:874) Bridget MATCHET-924 in 1640 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

William's will was probated 3 on 26 Sep 1654 in Wenham, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

HON. WILLIAM FFISKE - Born in England in about 1613. He arrived in America in 1637 with his brother John(216) and was made freeman in May, 1642. He married Bridget Matchet of Pulham, Norfolk, in 1643 at Salem, MA. Soon afterwards he moved to Wenham, MA, and was the first town clerk there, from 1643 to 1660. In 1647 he was elected representative to the General Court of the Commonwealth and was re-elected every year thereafter until 1652. He received liberty to keep an ordinary (public house) in 1643, and was granted a license to sell wine and 'strong water' in 1646. He died suddenly in 1654, possibly of some disease as he failed to make a will. Prior to his death he had served in all the public offices in the town. When his property was appraised, by Phineas Ffiske(172) among others, one of the items was a "sign with the sign post", presumably connected with his public house. The right to keep a public house was transferred to Phineas a few years later. After his death his wife married in 1661 Thomas Rix, a surgeon of Salem; they had one son, Theophilus born in 1665.

Their offspring were:

WILLIAM FFISKE, baptised June 4, 1642, married Sarah Kilham.
SAMUEL FFISKE, born in Wenham, married Phebe Bragg and Mrs Hannah Allen.
JOSEPH FFISKE, born in Wenham, married Elizabeth Haman.
BENJAMIN FFISKE, born in Wenham, married Bethusa Morse.
MARTHA FFISKE, born in Wenham.

Bridget MATCHET-924 was born in of Pulham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. Bridget married 1 (MRIN:874) William FISKE-2356 in 1640 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, United States.

JOHN - Alive in 1536 when he and his father were legatees and executors of the will of Sir John Fiske (priest).

Stephen PAINE [Parents][scrapbook] 1-2629 was born about 1602 in Great Ellingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. He was christened in Great Ellingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. He died on 16 Aug 1679 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. He was buried on 21 Aug 1679 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Stephen married 2 (MRIN:876) Neely Rose ADCOCKE-2630 in BY 1629 in England, United Kingdom.

A descendant of Thomas Paine b. 1480 d. abt 1555 & Margaret b. abt 1500 d. aft Oct. 1555. They lived near Great Ellingham or Himghan, Norfolk, England. Came to New England on the ship "Dilligent, of Ipswich" along with four servants in 1638. They settled first in higham, MA and then on to Rehoboth, MA.
Source: Records in the posession of Alden Rosbrook.

STEPHEN PAINE (1), of Great Ellingham, near Hingham, Norfolk County, England, was born c. 1600; emigrated to Hingham, Massachusetts Bay, with his wife, three children, and four servants, in the ship "Diligent" in 1638. He was made a freeman on June 6, 1639. He was one of the grantees of Governor Bradford in 1641 to the eight square miles, named Rehobeth, moving there with his family in 1643. In 1645, Stephen was elected Representative, or Deputy, to the Court at Plymouth and was re-elected continuously until 1660 and at various times afterwards until 1671. He was a miller by occupation, a large land owner, and a leading citizen. He married, first, Neele "Rose" Adcock (1602/3-1660), the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Eldred) Adcock of Attleborough, Norfolk County, England. He married, second, Alice (_______) Parker (d. 1682), the widow of William Parker, in 1662. He perhaps married, third, Elizabeth ( ), who was named as his wife in his will. Stephen died on August 16, 1679, and was buried on August 21, 1679. His will, dated July 18, 1679, was proven at Plymouth October 30, 1679, and his estate was valued at L6733:15s:10d. He outlived his children and we know the names of only two, Stephen and Nathaniel.
Source: http://www.mossbay.com/paine/paine/paineline.htm

Stephen ,Sr.1 Paine was born in Great Ellingham, Norfolk, England 1602. Stephen died August 16, 1679 in Rehoboth, Mass, at 77 years of age.

He married twice. He married Neele Adcocke. Neele was born in Attleborough, Norfolk, England 1602. Neele died January 20, 1659/60 in Rehoboth, Ma, at 57 years of age. He married Alice (??????) Parker 1662. Alice died December 5, 1682.

Neely Rose ADCOCKE [Parents] 1-2630 was born on 20 Feb 1602/1603 in Attleborough, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. She died on 20 Jan 1660 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Neely married 2 (MRIN:876) Stephen PAINE-2629 in BY 1629 in England, United Kingdom.

Given name may be Cornelia

They had the following children.

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John PAINE-968 was born in 1624 in Great Ellingham, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. He died on 10 Aug 1638 in Hingham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Came to New England on the ship "Dilligent, of Ipswich" in 1638. They settled first in Higham, MA and then on to Rehoboth, MA. John died either on the voyage or right after.
Source: Records in the posession of Alden Rosbrook.

Came to New England on the ship "Dilligent, of Ipswich" in 1638. They settled first in higham, MA and then on to Rehoboth, MA.
Source: Records in the posession of Alden Rosbrook.

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Rebecca PAINE-926 was born in 1638.

Richard CHADWELL-3071 was born about 1620. He died 1 on 27 Nov 1661 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. He was buried on 28 Nov 1681 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States. Richard married (MRIN:877) Catherine-928 on 22 Jul 1649 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

Res., bef 1649, Saugus (became Lynn 1637), Sandwich

172 Sandwich, Mass., Vital Records
Richard Chadwell deceased the 27 day of november and was buried the 28 ano: dom: 1681

Catherine-928 was born in 1618 in of Marthas Vineyard, Dukes, Massachusetts, United States. Catherine married (MRIN:877) Richard CHADWELL-3071 on 22 Jul 1649 in Sandwich, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States.

John FISKE [Parents]-2142 was born about 1428 in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. He died in 1488. John married (MRIN:879) Elizabeth-931.

JOHN, the elder - Born about 1428, resided at Diss, Norfolk and/or Eye, Suffolk. Married Elizabeth ? Will dated 1488 mentions his wife and Mr. John Fiske, clerk.

Elizabeth-931. Elizabeth married (MRIN:879) John FISKE-2142.

William FISKE [Parents]-933 was born in BET 1420 AND 1425 in Laxfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. He died before 15 Jul 1504 in Stadhaugh, Laxfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. William married (MRIN:880) Joan LYNNE-935 in 1460.

WILLIAM - Born at Studhaugh, Laxfield, 1420-1425. Married Joan Lynne of Norfolk in 1460 and died before her. Her will dated July 15 1504 mentions their sons John, Augustine and Simon; sons' wifes Christian, Elizabeth, Margerye and Anne; and daughters Margery and Margaret. She was buried at Hollowen (All Saints?) churchyard, Laxfield.

Joan LYNNE-935 was buried in 1504 in Halloween Church, Laxfield, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. Joan married (MRIN:880) William FISKE-933 in 1460.

The will of JOHANE FYSKE, late the wife of William Fyske of Laxfeld, July 15, 1504.
My soul "to our lady saynt Mary & all the saynts in heven." To be buried in the Cherchyerd of all the Hallowen of Laxfeld." [All Saints?] To Laxfeld church 10s. To the Gild of Our Lady there 3s. 4d. To "Agnes Arteyse servaunt" 3s. 4d. To a priest to sing for me in Laxfeld church for one-half a year. For a trental 10s. To the sepulchre light 40d. To the light before the rood 40d. To the repair of the chapel 40d. To every godchild 4d. To my daughters Margery and Margaret 13s. 4d. each. To Johan Davy 20d. To "Christian Margerye Elizabeth & Anne my sonys wyffes" 40d. each. To Sir John, my son [in-law?], 40d. To my son Austyn [Augustine] to "pay down at my buryeng" to my executors, 6 marks for the lands called Gowches, and 4 marks which he shall allow himself twelve months after my decease for the purchase of said lands; and he is also to pay my executors, in the second year after my decease, for the priest's services, 5 marks, and in the third year, 5 marks for my legacies. Executors: "Syr John Fyske the son of John Fyske and Simon Fyske my son," and they are to dispose of the residue to the most pleasure of God and the welfare of my soul.
Proved at Horham the last of February 1504/5 by the executors.